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Ramona SchenellView profile

Lecturer

• Nursing Science
• Palliative Care
• Elderly Care
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Ramona Schenell is a Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Nursing Science and Health . She also serves as a Development Manager for Research and Development at the Development and Competence Center for the Elderly in Gothenburg. Research Focus: Self-determination in palliative care, elderly care, close care, healthcare pedagogy, and violence/abuse against the elderly (Forte-funded, 2023–2029). Teaching: Extensive experience in palliative care education, course leadership for nursing students at undergraduate/graduate levels. Collaboration: Bridges municipal operations and academia through agreements with departments of nursing, neuroscience, physiology, and social work. Leadership: Board member of the Swedish Nurses' Association since 2021. Research Trends: Her recent publications (2018–2025) emphasize self-determination in residential care, ethical decision-making, communication barriers in palliative phases, and violence/abuse prevention in elderly populations. Keywords include Nursing Science , Palliative Care , Gerontology , and Medical Ethics . Publications: Key themes revolve around patient autonomy, person-centered care models, documentation practices in emergency settings, and collaborative research frameworks linking municipal operations to academic institutions. Collaborations: Works across disciplines with departments of Neuroscience and Physiology , Social Work , and municipal health administrations to integrate research into care practices.

ZHOU XianghongView profile

Professor

• Urban Public Service Management
• Medical Care and Health Policy
• Poverty Reduction
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ZHOU Xianghong is a Professor and PhD Advisor at the School of Economics and Management, Tongji University. Currently serving as Assistant Dean, she specializes in urban public service management, medical care, and health policy. Her academic and professional work bridges public administration, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. Doctor of Laws (Sociology), Nanjing University (1999–2002) Post-doctorate in Management Science and Engineering, Tongji University (2002–2005) Her research focuses on macro-level policy analysis, particularly in urban public service management , medical care and health policy , and poverty reduction mechanisms . She has led studies on smart city development, agricultural carbon emission efficiency, and health resource allocation. The 15 most recent publications span interdisciplinary topics, including environmental economics, machine learning for recommendations, and public health governance. Her work emphasizes quasi-experimental methods, regional disparities, and policy evaluation in urban and rural contexts. ZHOU has secured grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Shanghai government agencies for projects on smart city governance, poverty reduction, and environmental policy. She has taught courses across MPA, MBA, and executive programs, focusing on public affairs, policy analysis, and urban innovation.

• Public Economics
• International Taxation
• Applied Econometrics
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Georg Wamser is Professor of Economics at the University of Tübingen within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Economics. He serves as Co-Editor of the German Economic Review and is affiliated with the Research School of International Taxation (RSIT). Wamser's research focuses on public economics, international taxation, and applied econometrics, with particular emphasis on the consequences of taxes on multinational firm activity. His work examines profit shifting strategies, tax policy effects on corporate behavior, and international tax competition. He has published extensively in top economics journals on topics including thin capitalization rules, controlled foreign company legislation, and corporate tax planning. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on multinational tax issues, particularly profit shifting mechanisms, tax haven usage, and the impact of international tax reforms. The research demonstrates sophisticated econometric approaches to analyzing corporate tax behavior using micro-level data, with significant contributions to understanding how multinational enterprises respond to tax policy changes globally. Wamser maintains active research collaborations with scholars across Europe, evidenced by his extensive co-authorship network. His work bridges theoretical economic models with practical tax policy implications, making significant contributions to both academic literature and policy debates surrounding international taxation. Office hours are by appointment, with students instructed to contact economics@wiwi.uni-tuebingen.de with the subject line "Appointment" to schedule meetings. His office is located in Room 405 at Mohlstraße 36, D-72074 Tübingen, Germany.

Julie WildeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Teacher Education
• Professional Learning in Education
• Policy and Practice in Education
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Dr. Julie Wilde is a Senior Lecturer in Professional Learning at the University of Wolverhampton's School of Education, part of the Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing. She leads the Professional Doctorate in Education programme and teaches across initial teacher education (FE), MA in Education, and postgraduate research. With over 30 years of experience in further, adult, and higher education, her expertise spans teacher subjectivity, professional learning, policy-practice intersections, and narrative research methods. Qualifications include a Professional Doctorate in Education (2019) and Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Professional memberships include the British Education Research Association (BERA) and Learning Skills Research Network (LSRN). She has presented at major conferences like BERA, UCET, and ARPCE, and serves as a journal reviewer for Education for Teachers (JET) . From 2015–2019, she was an external examiner at the University of Derby. Her research focuses on storytelling in education, teacher resilience in neo-liberal contexts, and curriculum development frameworks. She currently supervises 11 doctoral students across further/higher education, professional learning, and narrative research methodologies.

Elli J. KollbaumView profile

Clinical Professor

• Vision Rehabilitation
• Low Vision Optics
• Microperimetry
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Dr. Elli J. Kollbaum serves as a Clinical Professor at Indiana University School of Optometry, where she holds dual leadership roles as Chief of Vision Rehabilitation Services and Director of the External Rotation Program. Her clinical practice focuses on treating patients with visual impairment caused by ocular disease, stroke, and brain injury, developing personalized treatment plans to enhance daily functionality and quality of life. Her academic credentials include: Doctor of Optometry, Indiana University School of Optometry (1997) Bachelor of Arts, University of Notre Dame (1993) Dr. Kollbaum's research centers on advancing vision rehabilitation through microperimetry applications, low vision assessment tools, and evidence-based management strategies. She investigates practical interventions to improve patient outcomes while addressing challenges in functional vision loss, with emphasis on translating theoretical frameworks into clinical practice. Analysis of her 2005-2013 publications reveals consistent thematic focus on standardizing low vision rehabilitation education and clinical protocols. Key contributions span competency development for optometric training, comparative analysis of rehabilitation methodologies, and safety assessments for specific visual field defects like homonymous hemianopsia. Her work bridges clinical innovation with educational advancement in vision science. As chair of the Low Vision Educators’ Special Interest Group, she spearheads national initiatives to enhance optometric curricula. Her teaching portfolio includes Low Vision Optics (V 631), Vision Rehabilitation (V 751), and multiple Primary Care Clinic rotations, where she mentors students through direct clinical supervision in both campus-based and external settings.

• Discrete Choice Modelling
• Multivariate Statistics
• Quantitative Psychology
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Michel Meulders serves as Associate Professor of Statistics at the Operations Research and Statistics Research Group (ORSTAT) within KU Leuven's Faculty of Economics and Business. His dual-campus appointments (Brussels and Leuven) reflect his interdisciplinary work bridging statistical methodology with psychological applications, particularly in discrete choice modeling and pain research. Education: 1994: Licentiate in Psychology 2000: PhD in Psychology Research Focus: Dr. Meulders' work centers on discrete choice modeling and multivariate statistics , with significant contributions to quantitative psychology and psychometrics . His methodological innovations address sample size determination , preference heterogeneity , and attribute non-attendance in choice experiments, while applied research explores pain perception and avoidance behavior modulation through positive affect and social support. Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2025) reveals two converging streams: (1) advanced discrete choice methodologies (machine learning integration, experimental design optimization) and (2) psychological applications (VR pain interventions, social media impact on health behavior). This interdisciplinary approach uniquely connects econometric modeling with clinical psychology through rigorous statistical frameworks. Academic Leadership: PhD Supervision: Primary advisor for S.Y. Assele (discrete choice experiments) and A. Gutierrez Vargas (heterogeneity modeling) Current Projects: Topics in Discrete Choice Modeling (2022-2026) - Co-promotor Heterogeneity in Discrete Choice Models (2019-2023) - Co-promotor Discrete Choice Experiments: Screening & Framing (2018-2023) - Co-promotor Administrative Roles: Head of Subdivision 29 (Brussels Campus), Council member for FEB and Campus Council Research Ecosystem: Dr. Meulders operates at the intersection of ORSTAT's operations research expertise and the Quantitative Psychology group's behavioral science focus, facilitating cross-campus collaborations on statistical methodology development and psychological application testing. His work with the LStat General Assembly further extends methodological influence across KU Leuven's research infrastructure.

Olufemi OdegbileView profile

Assistant Professor

• Network Algorithms
• Data Streaming
• Traffic Measurement
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Olufemi Odegbile is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at Clark University, specializing in network algorithms and distributed systems. His research develops novel solutions for traffic measurement and data streaming in high-speed networks. Recent work focuses on virtual filtering techniques for non-duplicate sampling, super spreader identification, and noise reduction in streaming algorithms. He investigates hierarchical approaches to network monitoring that optimize memory allocation while maintaining measurement accuracy. His publications demonstrate consistent innovation in adapting probabilistic data structures like Bloom filters and CountMin sketches for modern networking challenges. Experimental validations frequently address real-world constraints in edge-cloud computing environments and legacy network infrastructures.

• Heat Storage
• Hydrogen Storage in Metal Hydrides
• Boiling Heat Transfer
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Marty Philippe is a Professor at Université Grenoble Alpes and a member of the Équipe Energétique within the LEGI (Laboratoire des Écoulements Géophysiques et Industriels). He collaborates extensively with the CEA-Grenoble on thermal energy intensification and hydrogen storage. His research focuses on heat storage, hydrogen storage in metal hydrides (in collaboration with the Institut Néel), and the influence of wettability on boiling heat transfer. He previously led the Master of Process Engineering at Université Joseph Fourier until 2015 and managed the Energy Team at LEGI until 2014. His work integrates Numerical simulations of boiling flows in concentrated solar plants, Hydrogen storage systems using magnesium hydride, Thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs), and Experimental studies on heat transfer in microchannels and multiphase flows. Key research trends in his articles include advancements in thermal energy storage (e.g., LiBr/H₂O absorption systems), numerical modeling of phase change phenomena, and optimization of heat exchangers for industrial applications. His studies often bridge computational fluid dynamics with experimental validation, addressing challenges in renewable energy systems and thermal management. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects, such as the development of a prototype for long-term solar heat storage and the design of hydrogen tanks with integrated heat management. His work also explores material science applications, including nanostructured MgH₂ for enhanced hydrogen absorption/desorption. Lab affiliations include the LEGI’s facilities like the tunnel hydrodynamique and soufflerie à bas niveau de turbulence , enabling experimental validation of his computational models.

Rebecca E. NixonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social dimensions of climate change
• water governance
• environmental justice
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Rebecca E. Nixon serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography & Spatial Sciences at the University of Delaware's College of Earth, Ocean & Environment. Her research examines critical intersections between social systems and environmental change, with emphasis on climate adaptation governance and environmental justice in vulnerable communities. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Natural Resource Social Science, Purdue University (2021) M.S. in Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University (2017) M.C.R.P. in Community and Regional Planning, Iowa State University (2017) Dr. Nixon's scholarship centers on how rural and agricultural communities navigate climate disruptions through household-level adaptation strategies and water governance systems. Her work reveals how environmental justice concerns manifest in contexts ranging from Midwestern U.S. farms to northwestern Pakistan's river basins, employing mixed-method approaches to document livelihood transformations under ecological stress. She particularly investigates how household structures mediate vulnerability and how social networks enable collaborative resource management. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications shows consistent focus on climate adaptation frameworks, with emerging attention to refugee health crises in Greece. Key thematic threads include climate gentrification dynamics on U.S. coastlines, water governance innovations in Pakistan, and disease vulnerability in displaced populations. This interdisciplinary trajectory bridges environmental social science with public health and agricultural policy. While specific advising details and grant portfolios aren't publicly documented, her publication record indicates active field research across multiple continents. Dr. Nixon maintains core affiliation with the Department of Geography & Spatial Sciences but hasn't established separate laboratory facilities as noted in available materials.

• Consumer Behavior
• Poverty and Inequality
• Gender Equality
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Dr. Fredah Mwiti is an Associate Professor in Marketing at the University of Sussex Business School’s Department of Strategy and Marketing. She holds a PhD in Consumer Behaviour from Lancaster University. Her research focuses on consumer behavior in developing countries, particularly addressing poverty, gender inequality, and sustainable development goals (SDGs 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 12). She employs ethnographic methods and intersectionality frameworks to study coping strategies among marginalized communities and innovations like frugal solutions and digital entrepreneurship. Education: PhD in Consumer Behaviour, Lancaster University, UK Research Interests: Fredah examines poverty, gender equality, and SDGs through lenses like community-based organizations (e.g., ‘Chamas’ in Nairobi slums) and mobile money innovations (e.g., M-Pesa). Her work bridges consumer behavior with macro-level factors like ethnicity, race, and sociohistorical contexts. Recent projects explore digital entrepreneurship among youth in developing nations. Publications: Her notable works include studies on microfinance corruption, community strategies against poverty, and hybrid exchanges in subsistence economies. She has contributed to journals like European Journal of Operational Research and International Marketing Review . Languages: Fluent in English and Swahili.

Summer BraunView profile

Assistant Professor

• Teachers’ occupational health
• Students’ social and emotional development
• School-based interventions
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Summer Braun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alabama, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University and previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development. Her research focuses on schools as contexts for children’s development, emphasizing teachers’ occupational health, students’ social-emotional development, and mindfulness-based interventions. Braun employs ecological systems models to study how teacher well-being intersects with student outcomes, particularly through evidence-based interventions like the PAX Good Behavior Game and mindfulness programs. Her work bridges research and practice, addressing classroom management, teacher-student interactions, and equity in school climates. Research interests include the psychometric validation of assessment tools for school settings, the role of teacher social competencies in classroom dynamics, and the moderating effects of race and gender on educational outcomes. She has explored pandemic impacts on educators and students, intervention implementation challenges, and developmental differences in classroom management across school levels. Braun’s studies frequently involve randomized controlled trials and mixed-methods approaches to evaluate program efficacy. Her academic contributions include over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2017, with topics ranging from ADHD knowledge in pre-service teachers to neural correlates of social decision-making. Braun’s lab is based at the Child and Family Research Clinic, where she collaborates on projects linking theoretical frameworks to practical educational strategies.

• Religious Education
• Educational Diversity
• Multicultural Education
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Ole Kolbjørn Kjørven is an Associate Professor in Religious Education at the University of Inland Norway, affiliated with the Faculty of Teacher Education and Pedagogy and the Department of Social Sciences, Religion and Ethics. He has over 25 years of experience in teacher education, including roles at the University of Southeast Norway, Oslo Met, and Innlandet University College. His teaching focuses on Religious Education (RLE/SRLE) for kindergarten and primary school teacher programs, as well as pedagogical theory and methods at graduate and PhD levels. Education: PhD in Religious Education (MF University of Applied Sciences, 2014) with a thesis on religious literacy among RE teachers. Earlier degrees include a major in Christian Studies (MF University of Applied Sciences, 1999), a minor in History (University of Oslo), and a basic sports science degree (Norwegian School of Sports Sciences). Research Interests : - Religious diversity in schools and communities - Multicultural events (UN days, international festivals) - Non-formal religious education in minority communities - Religious literacy and pedagogical practices - Teacher education for diverse classrooms Key Projects : - FAITHED: Exploring non-formal religious education and religious minorities in Norway - Multicultural events in schools: Participant perspectives - Indigenous participation in multicultural museum events Research Groups : - Education, Values, and Cultural Heritage - Diversity in Education (DivE) Publications focus on youth religious experiences, multicultural festival analysis, and school leadership approaches to diversity. Recent contributions include studies on Catholic youth identity, middle school students' views on religious others, and participatory approaches in multicultural events.

• Tobacco Control
• Health Disparities
• Public Health
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Dina Jones serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Education at the College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Her academic work centers on tobacco control, health disparities, and social justice frameworks within public health practice and research. Dr. Jones specializes in tobacco use behaviors among marginalized populations, particularly Black/African American women in rural and low-resource settings. Her research examines smoking cessation barriers, smoke-free home rule adoption, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use through mixed-methods approaches combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. She investigates intersections between mental health conditions, discrimination, and substance use, with emphasis on psychological functioning and racial identity as moderators of health outcomes. Her work consistently addresses social determinants of health and develops culturally tailored interventions to reduce health disparities. Current research trends reveal Dr. Jones's pivot toward community-engaged scholarship during the pandemic era, focusing on capacity building within statewide coalitions addressing racial/ethnic COVID-19 disparities. She actively translates research into practice through partnerships with community organizations, examining how social justice principles inform health equity interventions. Her recent publications demonstrate increasing emphasis on implementation science and systems-level change to sustain evidence-based practices in real-world settings. Dr. Jones has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator on multiple projects: K01DA055088 (NIH): Predictors of Momentary Smoking Lapse Among Menthol Cigarette Smokers (2022-2027) Center for the Study of Tobacco Pilot Study (2021-2023) Arkansas Department of Health Minority Research Center Pilots (2019-2021) She also contributes as Co-Investigator to major NIH initiatives including P50MD017319 Center for Research, Health, and Social Justice and U54MD002329 Arkansas Center for Health Disparities , focusing on coalition sustainability and health equity infrastructure. Through the Center for Research, Health, and Social Justice, Dr. Jones collaborates with community partners to implement concept mapping exercises identifying social justice perceptions. She participates in statewide coalitions addressing pandemic-related disparities and develops library-based physical activity resources for rural communities, demonstrating commitment to translating research into community action.

Antoine LevittView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Numerical Analysis
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Antoine Levitt is an Assistant Professor (CPJ) at the Laboratoire de Mathématiques d'Orsay, Université Paris-Saclay. Previously, he was a researcher at Inria Paris in the MATHERIALS project-team, affiliated with CERMICS at École des Ponts. His research focuses on numerical methods for quantum chemistry and materials science, including density functional theory (DFT), Wannier functions, and electronic structure calculations. He has contributed to theoretical advances in numerical analysis, such as error bounds for DFT and preconditioning techniques for eigenvalue problems. Levitt’s work spans computational physics and applied mathematics, with applications to quantum dynamics, response properties, and defect systems. He has developed open-source software tools like DFTK.jl and Wannierization algorithms . His teaching includes courses on scientific computing, functional analysis, and quantum mechanics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Key research themes include numerical stability in DFT, analysis of linear response theory, and efficient implementations of conjugate gradient methods. His recent work explores machine learning applications in canonical sampling and mathematical foundations of Density Matrix Embedding Theory.

Shuang ZhaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Physics-Based Computer Graphics
• Scientific Computing
• Inverse Rendering
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Shuang Zhao is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at UC Irvine, co-directing the Interactive Graphics & Visualization Lab (iGravi). He holds a PhD from Cornell University (2014) and a postdoc at MIT. His research focuses on physics-based computer graphics, scientific computing, and inverse rendering, with applications in material science, biomedicine, and robotics. Zhao's NSF CAREER Award (2023) supports his work on Physics-Based Differentiable and Inverse Rendering, enabling automated 3D reconstruction and medical imaging advancements. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, Cornell University (2014); Postdoc at MIT. Research areas: Inverse rendering, differentiable rendering, Monte Carlo methods, and light transport modeling. Notable projects include Meta's digital twin creation for the Metaverse, non-line-of-sight imaging, and medical imaging applications. His lab develops algorithms for efficient inverse solutions and collaborates with industry (Meta, Nvidia, Adobe). Teaching includes advanced graphics courses like CS 114 and ICS 162. Awards include ACM programming contest championships and Best Paper recognitions. Students supervised include Cheng Zhang (Facebook Fellow), Kai Yan, and Zahra Montazeri. Hobbies include photography and Japanese anime/video games.